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Just saw this post Lloyd - Sid Beck (RIP) gets the credit for substituting the Braden MU-2 bearing cap for the aluminum one on the LU-4. They are a direct fit and in his experience held up better on the input shaft side. I purchased that winch at Aberdeen and it had come off of a brush truck -...

Yep - they were short on flaps when I placed that order. Hopefully someone has a good type in stock now. On the tubes, the difference is in the valve stem - I was trying to find the right style of stem that didn't project so far and get caught on everything. The two radials that are mounted have...

WOW! Lloyd, it is hard to believe that is the same Ol' Blue that I saw heading out last year in the pouring rain! You and Efrain have done some amazing work and I am so glad it went to a good home. I can see that I definitely need to add the Ga rally to my travel plans - can't wait to see the...

Don't forget that the DS4 injection pump has an optical sensor that needs to "see" the fuel so having it too dark with waste oil or dyes is not a good thing. FWIW, Chad

Thank you for posting Joyce and know that you all are still in our thoughts and prayers. Take Care,

Good to see you on Steelsoldiers Ricky and wish it was under better circumstances. I always enjoyed talking with you at the shop while we were working on Chris' 900 series trucks. Funny memory: I'll never forget walking up and seeing only your legs sticking out of John's skidsteer while you...

As Chris mentioned I drove over to Scotland Neck yesterday to pay my respects. I know that I am stunned and can only imagine the pain that his Wife, Father, Brother, Children and extended family are going through. If it is any small consolation I think the preacher summed it up best when he...

Thoughts and prayers for the families - you will be missed John.

Nice turbo! :driver:What are you going to have to do with the charge air outlet? It looks like it will come in lower than the current turbo. Maybe a smooth radius s bend?

Glad I am not the only one that has done the "empty fuel tank" trick on that truck :whistle: It was much more fun while backing up the ramps on a 16' equipment trailer! I should have included my Model II Hillbilly Gas System with the parts for you (lawnmower tank tie wired to the hood safety...

Looks like that Georgia sun and sand are agreeing with Ol' Blue already. I was a little sad to see it go but am looking forward to following the restoration and am glad that it has a good home!

We used to run a pair of boilers on it at the facility I work at. It took a steam heater and insulated tank to make it pumpable plus atomizing steam to preheat the burner and vaporize it enough to fire correctly. Lots of sulphur and other residuals in it too - most plants are switching away from...

Looks great Chris - glad to see that all of that hard work has paid off! Truck sounds sweet pulling the grade in front of the house. Chad

I managed to puncture my left eardrum while burning brush a few years ago. I was using a rake to force more brush on the pile when the pointed, glowing end of a green stick jammed me in the ear. The pain was intense to say the least! A Dr's visit the next day confirmed a pinhole in the eardrum...

Another thought: if your truck still has the fording equipment make sure that the valve is in the proper position. I believe that running with the crankcase vent valve closed can pressurize the crankcase to the point that the main seals will leak. You can see the fording valve on Cabell's...